Barriers to Open Communication:
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Destructive criticism and name calling: |
"How could you be so insensitive to that student?" "You really went about that the wrong way." "That's typical of your lousy attitude." |
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Diagnosing or mind-reading: |
"I know you just did that to annoy me." "It's obvious you have a self-confidence problem. That's why you can't deal with rowdy kids." |
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Ordering or threatening: |
"You'll do the copying and that's final!" "I'm talking to the principal about your negative attitude." |